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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1906
Page
5
Telegraphing from San Francisco General Greely reports the war department that conditions are steadily improving. About a quarter of a million people were fed Saturday and Sunday as methods to reduce dependents proceed satisfactorily. Flour and potatoes are plentiful.
Washington May 7 Speaker Cannon is seventy years old today. Applause greeted his rostrum entry as the house prayer referred to the speaker's natal day. In Iowa Allison Much Improved Senator Able to Attend Session Today.
Burglars broke into Joseph Lester's office in Chicago on May 7, blowing two vaults and escaping with bonds worth about 125000 dollars. Adjacent offices of attorneys Robert B H Crowe and Frank Crowe were entered and securities valued at 5000 dollars were stolen. All stolen securities are negotiable.
Chicago May 7 under orders from Building Commissioner Bartzen all offices in the northeastern wing of city hall were abandoned today as that portion of the building was condemned as dangerously unsafe.
Chicago electrical expert E. E. Brownell reports downtown Pittsburg water mains are in dangerous condition due to electrolysis from traction power leakage. Two points must be replaced at about $00,000, with pipes so corroded a hole could be punched through. An effort will be made to recover costs from the Pittsburg railway companies.
Charles Spler, confidential agent for H. H. Rogers of Standard Oil, was shot and killed in his home at New Brighton, Staten Island, in a duel with a burglar early today.
An extraordinary meeting of the council of ministers was summoned to consider a British note demanding the evacuation of Tabah within ten days. In Bremont county today about a hundred miners returned to work after wage scale arguments. In St Louis a chess expert named Maoax Dudes died at age fetoric, aged days.
In Speer Alabama, two youths Nicholas Miller and Rollie Donahue were captured after sending threatening letters to farmer Michael Gurt demanding $8,000 under threat of death. Federal officers, alerted by a neighbor, arranged a sting with a package that led to their arrest. The men admitted authorship of the letters.
Webster City Iowa May 7 Special H H Wilson of Eagle Grove committed death by self action this morning by shooting himself through the head with a 38 calibre revolver. His wife was getting breakfast when she heard the shot from his bedroom and found him dead on the bed the ball entering the forehead and passing through the head Despondency probable cause He leaves a wife and two sons ages forty years Wilson was forty years old.
Webster City reports an ice spell last night leaving a quarter inch coating in the area. Blooming fruit including grapes and cherries show damage while apple blossoms have not yet appeared, with crop prospects uncertain.
Cleveland May 7 The longshoremen sailors and firemen met and decided to keep the strike, with no weakening of union resolve. The Pilots Protective Association reports about 80 percent of vessel mates off Cleveland and Erie hold union cards yet refuse to strike, fearing loss of licenses for leaving boats out of port.
In Pittsburgh a dispute arose from a pool game at the Duquesne club between iron broker Bryan Robertson and wealthy Kennedy Ewing over a $1000 check. Robertson deposited the check and was told it was forged. the bank proved the signature not Ewing's. Ewing claims it a joke, while Robertson, with attorney John McCleave, presses the case as they refuse to discuss it.
Carterville Ho May 7 The city without funds due to council action raising saloon licenses from 300 to 1000 none have applied for the higher rate and after today all saloons will be closed A special levy will meet current expenses?
President Roosevelt announces Wray has nominated Wd Payne to serve as register of the land office at Des Moines. An Insurance Jury Empaneled in New York on May 7 to investigate insured matters, with a special grand jury to probe political campaign contributions.
Opening day plans in Waterloo feature a parade led by the Waterloo band and city officials to celebrate the state league season. Oskaloosa visits to face the Manufacturers. Clay ton to start on the mound with Jones behind him. Coates or Steele to pitch for Oskaloosa as fans expect a pitcher’s duel.
The petition for appointment of guardian of Susan Aurand was filed Monday. W H Springer sues Western Mutual Fire Insurance for 1606 76 on a contract claim. The suit alleges a verbal contract in October 1904 with Fire Prevention Association of the United States to perform services in the Belknap matter in Marion County Court. Plaintiff claims services were worth 120 and incurred expenses totaling 1160.70 plus interest from January 1.
A saw mill and lumber yards in Waterloo Louisiana were burned early Wednesday with about 150000 feet of lumber on site and losses estimated at $6000. The Waterloo Wholesale Lumber Company suffered the heaviest losses as insurance covered the damage. Work soon begins on a new mill near Molly.
May 7 report from Marshalltown notes 18 year old Junichi Sana, a Japanese immigrant, to become a resident and enter service as a cook and house servant under the care of A. F. Moore and G. F. Kirby families. He arrives with Japanese companions and will be housed by local families and friends. The item hints at broader Japanese labor importation if Sana proves successful.
Des Moines May 7 Special: Polk county Republican convention action disrupts Cummins supporters as delegates favoring Buttles over Eaton gain control. The vote shifts and a new instruction plan clash with governor allies, raising questions about party loyalty and strategy ahead of the state convention.
Telegram from J Rowan Flew of Mankato reported by the Waterloo Ministerial association describes a remarkable meeting with many conversions. The message predicts an unprecedented revival for Waterloo, energizing local believers and increasing expectations.
G Bickey ownership described for a two half of a building site east of Moothart grocery. The 40 foot frontage and 2 foot depth expansion will enable a three story pressed brick structure. Leased space previously held by D W Campbell barber shop will be repurposed for a Grocer and offices on the second floor.
The Cedar Walls district Epworth League convention opens in Shell Rock with President Rohde and Prof Colgrave delivering addresses. Delegates arrive as homes welcome them. sessions cover devotional, papers, and discussions led by Wadermore and Piper. Special speakers include Handy and Calgrave.
Leander Smith died suddenly at his Bradford home two miles east of Nashua on Sunday morning after a brief illness. He was an active farmer, conscientious member of the Congregational church, and aged elderly. His devoted wife mourns his loss as the community notes his long, upright life.
Special from Hartford reports the death of J Grady at his home in New Hartford at 1 30 AM after a year long battle with liver cancer. He was 40 and left a wife and seven year old child. He had worked in retail drug sales and chemical plants in the region and was known in the local community. His funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
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